last year, I wrote a story about two of Pontiac’s most popular performance cars, the Firebird Trans Am and the G8. Both cars were designed to excite buyers, and even though the Pontiac division folded after 2010, the brand’s enthusiasts remain enthusiastic about it.
Today’s Pick is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Culpemont, Pennsylvania. (Click the link to see the list)
“Car is all stock and in perfect condition,” the listing begins. “Manual transmission, new PA condition inspection, brand new battery, runs and drives fine.”
Even standing still, this bright red Firebird Trans Am evokes a sense of speed. Like other Pontiacs of the era, it had plenty of aerodynamic flair, including the “Ram Air” induction system identified by the script logo on the hood. The rear is completed by sculpted wings, full-width smoked taillights, dual exhaust systems and WS6 badging.
By the way, the WS6 package brings a number of noteworthy upgrades. In addition to the ram air intake and hood, WS6-equipped cars get a stiffer suspension, a 32mm front anti-roll bar, a 19mm rear anti-roll bar, and unique 17-inch five-spoke wheels. This baby was built to cope.
Inside, the cabin is well maintained, as one would expect from a car with only 34,464 miles on the odometer. “The door panels have no cracks, and there are no tears or stains on the interior,” the seller says. The two-plus-two seating arrangement offers leather-trimmed buckets up front. I’m a fan of the built-in stereo equalizer—after all, Pontiacs of this era were known for having a ton of control buttons.
At the heart of this beast is a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine with a ram air system rated at 325 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. Equipped with this combination, the Trans Am WS6 accelerates to 60 mph in just 5 seconds and has a factory-limited top speed of 162 mph.
A magazine ad for the Pontiac Trans Am stated: “The Trans Am exists for one reason: to take you into another dimension. Buckle up and step into the future. Because technology should move you.”
If you’re ready to enter another dimension, tickets will cost $22,500. As an added bonus, the asking price includes an interior car cover.
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